Challenge
ABM was tasked with delivering an optimised waste management system, one that could collect, sort, and recycle materials where possible, including various kinds of glass, paper, wood, metal, and potentially hazardous materials. Moreover, this updated waste system needed to be inherently flexible to support upticks in customer footfall.
Solution
ABM reviewed its network of specialist and trusted suppliers and, due to its expertise and proven track record in waste minimisation, partnered with the Don’t Waste Group.
By leveraging Don’t Waste’s recycling capabilities, ABM was able to implement a waste collection system with in-depth segregation now that it’s able to make use of specialised recycling plants.
Similarly, ABM operatives were able to separate certain materials before they reached more extensive recycling plants, such as different kinds of plastics and metals, now that recyclable waste was being diverted away from landfill.
ABM has continued its enhanced waste management system for the LDO, as trajectories indicated that long-term efficiencies were continuing to grow.
Benefits
Through its partnership with ABM, the LDO experienced 426 tons of total waste recycled throughout 2024.
Waste Management:
- Saved over £16,000 in budgetary expenditure
- Recycled 47 tons of glass
- Recycled 177 tons of paper
- Recycled 6 tons of scrap metal
- Recycled 7 tons of wood
- Recycled 37 tons of pallets
- Recycled 1.6 tons of hazardous materials
Social Value and Sustainability
ABM’s work with the LDO made significant headway in the latter’s wider sustainability goals. This includes:
- 506,180 tons of CO2 saved
- 5, 159, 124 tons of water saved
- 1, 710, 810 ton’s worth of energy saved
- 3,356 trees saved
Recycled over 47 tones of glass
177 tons of paper recycled
Budgetary expenditure reduced by £16,000
ABM helped the London Designer Outlet reach ambitious waste management targets.
